Conclusion
Laryngospasm is seen most frequently in paediatric anaesthesia. Although laryngospasm has been regarded as a self-limiting complication, statistically unlikely to produce severe complications, 5.0/1,000 patients who develop laryngospasm have a cardiac arrest.1 In less severe instances, laryngospasm may be complicated by bronchospasm, hypoxia, gastric aspiration, arrhythmias, and delayed recovery. Pulmonary oedema following laryngospasm has recently been reported as a significant complication.28 A high level of preparation and forethought can lead to a reduction in morbidity and mortality as a result of laryngospasm.
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Roy, W.L., Lerman, J. Laryngospasm in paediatric anaesthesia. Can J Anaesth 35, 93–98 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03010554
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